this is why i never pledge all of my love
Hm.
From One Piece Vol. 50 SBS:
D: Here's my question: on p.80 of Volume 42, Sanji says "I was raised to never kick a woman." Would that have been a lesson from Zeff the Chef? Would that mean Zeff is very soft on women, as well? Tell me. from Ariga-san
O: Oops, this one's from the same person as the last one. This is a good question though, so I'll answer it. When I drew Sanji vs Kalifa (Chapter 403), some people lauded Sanji's stance, and some people felt sorry for him. The truth is, I didn't really want to write those lines. Sanji doesn't have a "policy" of not kicking women; the truth is that he actually CAN'T kick them. He is a very proud man. I think he was really frustrated at that. think [sic] Nami recognized that, and chose to praise him for once. It's a scene that I hope will resonate with male readers, but everyone's free to take it as they wish. Also, Zeff is just a man among men.
What the hell is that supposed to mean? He is physically unable to land a blow on a person carrying two X chromosomes? "I'd like to be able to kick my female opponent, but her vagina is repelling the most earnest of my attacks"? Oda, that is a bullshit reason you just gave right there. I liked it better when Sanji just had a warped notion of chivalry.
Also, the SBS is funny but incredibly misogynistic. All that sniggering about porno mags and breast sizes...so much for progressive mainstream shonen manga.
From One Piece Vol. 50 SBS:
D: Here's my question: on p.80 of Volume 42, Sanji says "I was raised to never kick a woman." Would that have been a lesson from Zeff the Chef? Would that mean Zeff is very soft on women, as well? Tell me. from Ariga-san
O: Oops, this one's from the same person as the last one. This is a good question though, so I'll answer it. When I drew Sanji vs Kalifa (Chapter 403), some people lauded Sanji's stance, and some people felt sorry for him. The truth is, I didn't really want to write those lines. Sanji doesn't have a "policy" of not kicking women; the truth is that he actually CAN'T kick them. He is a very proud man. I think he was really frustrated at that. think [sic] Nami recognized that, and chose to praise him for once. It's a scene that I hope will resonate with male readers, but everyone's free to take it as they wish. Also, Zeff is just a man among men.
What the hell is that supposed to mean? He is physically unable to land a blow on a person carrying two X chromosomes? "I'd like to be able to kick my female opponent, but her vagina is repelling the most earnest of my attacks"? Oda, that is a bullshit reason you just gave right there. I liked it better when Sanji just had a warped notion of chivalry.
Also, the SBS is funny but incredibly misogynistic. All that sniggering about porno mags and breast sizes...so much for progressive mainstream shonen manga.